Description and Brand Names

Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®

US Brand Name

  1. Bar-Test
  2. Entero VU
  3. E-Z-Cat Dry
  4. E-Z-Disk
  5. Readi-Cat 2
  6. Readi-Cat 2 Smoothie
  7. Tagitol V
  8. Varibar
  9. Varibar Pudding
  10. Volumen

Canadian Brand Name

  1. E-Z-Hd
  2. Acb
  3. Baro-Cat
  4. Colobar-100
  5. Epi-C
  6. Epi-Stat
  7. Esobar
  8. Esopho-Cat Esophageal Cream
  9. E-Z-Cat
  10. E-Z-Hd
  11. E-Z-Jug
  12. E-Z-Paque
  13. Gel-Unix 10

Descriptions


Barium sulfate is used to help diagnose or find problems in the esophagus, stomach, and bowels. It is a radiographic contrast agent. Contrast agents are used to create a clear picture of the different parts of the body.

This medicine is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of a doctor.

This product is available in the following dosage forms:

  • Suspension
  • Cream
  • Powder for Suspension
  • Tablet
  • Paste

Portions of this document last updated: Feb. 01, 2023